Sec. 7.064. CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CONSORTIUM. (a) The commissioner shall investigate available options for the state to join a consortium of states for the purpose of developing sequences of academically rigorous career and technology courses in career areas that are high-demand, high-wage career areas in this state.
(b) The curricula for the courses must include the appropriate essential knowledge and skills adopted under Subchapter A, Chapter 28.
(c) If the commissioner determines that joining a consortium of states for this purpose would be beneficial for the educational and career success of students in the state, the commissioner may join the consortium on behalf of the state.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 211 (H.B. 5), Sec. 3, eff. June 10, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - State and Regional Organization and Governance
Chapter 7 - State Organization
Subchapter C. Commissioner of Education
Section 7.051. Selection of the Commissioner
Section 7.053. Removal From Office
Section 7.055. Commissioner of Education Powers and Duties
Section 7.056. Waivers and Exemptions
Section 7.0561. Texas High Performance Schools Consortium
Section 7.058. Research on Mathematics Skills Acquisition and Program Effectiveness
Section 7.059. Mathematics Homework and Grading Service
Section 7.060. Reducing Paperwork
Section 7.061. Facilities Standards
Section 7.062. Science Laboratory Grant Program
Section 7.063. Person First Respectful Language Promotion
Section 7.064. Career and Technology Consortium